Archives for January 10, 2014

HW12 due 1/13: Steppenwolf and Insight Paper

January 10, 2014 By

1. Steppenwolf–Complete the novel.
2. INSIGHT PAPER (Due January 13th) GUIDELINES

Students are required to write an essay responding to the following question: If you could choose a single insight to represent your view of the human condition as discussed this term, what would it be? Present this insight and explain it in such a way that an uninitiated reader can understand and appreciate it. [Read more…]

HW10 due 1/13 (1/14 for 10G): Slaughterhouse Five and Prospectus

January 10, 2014 By

1. Slaughterhouse Five–Complete the novel.

2. Prospectus due Monday (01/13)–ONE PER GROUP. Per thefreedictionary.com a prospectus is a formal summary of a proposed venture or project. In the first paragraph, I expect you to identify your chosen option and subject (i.e. what are you satirizing/parodying). Further, in that paragraph I want you to explain why you chose that subject. What was your group’s reasoning/rationale?You must have a valid reason/rationale to have your prospectus approved. In the second paragraph, you will tell me how you plan to communicate your satire/parody (i.e. film, book, etc.). This paragraph is most important! I want to see that each group has put thought and creativity into how the project is to be executed.  Here, I don’t want you to just say that you will create a film.  I want details! Paint an early image of how you envision the final project. The more detailed, the more likely your prospectus will be approved. So, in one TYPED (single-spaced) page detail your idea for your parody/satire. Here are the options: [Read more…]